Random shots

Some shots I took over the week with the new toy...

We were driving downtown during the Gay Pride celebration
and we came across this lady. We weren't quite sure if she was
part of the costumed crowd, or simply just sported a unique personal style...

Bebs driving my car on a hot summer day.
hehehe. My AC's busted.

Flowers on the street.
Nothing special really, you just had to be there.

I need to get out and take more pictures. The long weekend ahead should be a good opportunity, since we're heading up to Lake Shasta on a houseboat. Ten great friends and lots of grilling... Ooh boy, this is gonna be one fun holiday :)

Memorial Day weekend pics

Delayed, as usual, but as they say, better late than pregnant. I mean, never.
Hwehwehwe.

I gotta find me a new joke, that one's getting old and it almost got me in trouble.

Moving on... Here are pics from last month's Memorial Day weekend. We hiked at Mount Tamalpais one day, and picnicked at Napa the next.


The hike in Mt. Tam

Signs leading to Cataract Falls.
These signs are tricky. We must have gotten lost three times during the hike.

Two miles to destination.
Check out the beauty surrounding us.

Abok and Tala

Carol and JJ.
I like this shot.

Finally found Cataract Falls!

The Bharwanis taking a break

Picnic in Vi Sattui Winery

Here's the group at our usual Napa hangout, Vi Sattui.

The Bebster with pretty Talababy.

Good times.

The girls (with singit Hawkins).

The boys... And Marimar. Ha! Nice one :)

Happy happy na! Hahaha.

Tons more photos HERE. Click on the Memorial Day Weekend 2006 Album.

Roadtesting the new toy.

Photos as promised!

I didn't take as much as I usually would have (seven--or eight, apparently--games of volleyball will do that to you). Nevertheless, it was my first time alone with the D70 and I loved every minute of it :)

Gelo, Lala and Hawkins getting the party started!

A glimpse of the SC beach activity.

Lifeguard on duty
(this guy was cute, by the way).

What's left of the Natural Bridges.

The boys:
Jorjan, Hawk, Bebs, Gelo & J.

And the girls:
Moi, Tala, Carol & Pebs. Where's Lala?

Jj sets up his end of the net.

Heave ho, Gels!

Pebs checks on the height.
I love this shot.

Guilty pleasure. Heehee.

Jorjan plays Tomtom for the Aycees.

Cutiepie Gabbie.

The rest of the pics are HERE. Also, here are a few more photos via Lala's cam:

Lunching on seafood and chicken inasal. Yum.


Beach volleyball time!


Hahaha. Check out the birthday girl go.

Happy birthday indeed.

Just got home from the Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, where I celebrated my 28th birthday. Apart from baking in the sun from having played seven games of SERIOUS beach volleyball, I can really only sum up the highlight of my special day in one photo:

I am one happy camper.

Many thanks to my extremely wonderful husband for insisting on gifting it . Thanks for everything, hon :) You absolutely made my 28th superb. The beach trip, the seafood extravaganza, all the crazy planning. You and me :) I'm sure all this has no relation to your hints on wanting a Rob Allen on your bday, but I'll buy you a little happy in August just the same. Promise ;)

Have a great weekend, folks! I'll post the beach pics tomorrow.

And happy Fathers Day to all the dads in the world! Please make them feel special tomorrow.

Dark Season amidst Spring.

June's supposed to be one of my favorite months.

For one, it's my birth month (Can't get any better than that, really). It's also perfect swim weather: the sun is out, weekends are rain-free, thus, the pool season. And, it marks the passing of the year's first half and the start of an intensely zealous countdown to Thanksgiving, Christmas and other long (read: non-working) holidays.

This year, though... Sigh. It's been a dark season for us. I can't say it won't be memorable, because no doubt this period of stretching is truly one for the books.

I just don't know how this month will turn out. I'm holding my breath for an outcome I don't know and my insides are constantly turning--from stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown... you name it.

I've a thousand and one questions, but the Answer chooses to remain silent. I have no choice but to surrender. It's all I've got so I can only hope against hope that things will come together somehow.

Don't worry, you will find the answer if you let it go
Give yourself some time to falter, but don't forego
Knowing that you're loved no matter what
And everything will come around in time

The new nikkerbockers site.

Currently working on my new site. It should be live soon, so keep watch.

Have a great weekend everyone :) And don't forget to catch X3!

May in pictures.

Warning: photo overload.

My almost month-long in absencia has gotten me in quite a predicament. I now find myself with the dilemma of having to squeeze in three weeks worth of photos into one blog entry.

Nevertheless, here they are. It's been action-packed, so I'm sure you'll be entertained :)


Richard & Tala's combined birthday bash:

Tala and Richard celebrating their big day together in Coyote Point...

Where we picnicked...

Enjoyed a bit of muni-muni...

And some reading...

Not to mention american dodge ball
(apparently we've been playing it wrong in the Philippines).

And capping off the day with a little crazy at Rich's pad.
(Joe being the crazy one, and Abs sporting the magnum)

Then there were our Saturday hangouts at Crepes A Go Go:

If I'm not mistaken, we've spent three Saturdays here with the Quilas to date.

And that one Saturday where this car fell prey to a chemical sabotage
by some anonymous schmuck.

BUT, there's justice in the world. A camera across evidently caught the culprit doing the deed (literally). Check out the note posted on the car by the owner.

We also watched four concerts in two weeks:

The Bebster and I with Caedmon's Call at An Evening of Compassion.
Other artists in the show include Geoff Moore, Bebo
Norman and Hyper Static Union.
Great uplifting concert. We went home having sponsored our second son, Edin:

Aww, how can you not sponsor this boy?? He's such a cutie :)
Edin is 5 years old and lives in Guatemala.

While we're at it, here's our first boy:

Bryan, also 5, from the Philippines.
I believe he hails from Davao.

Check out Compassion International for more information on giving kids from all over the world a shot at Life.

..Now, back to concerts:

We caught Mute Math at Slim's the day after. Man, these guys are phenomenal.
Think punk rock with a mix of electronica, and a strong hint of Police. Hayop, man.

Vocalist Paul Meany and his backside, with his keytar.

South Border was also in town that week for their SF gig. We took them to see Mute Math with us and watched their concert the day after. I misplaced their pics somehow, I'll post them as well when they're found.

This is the last of the gigs we watched: Bass Solo Night at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Artists featured were Michael Manring, Jean Baudin, Jeff Schmidt and Dave Grossman.

Jean Baudin's 12-string bass. What a monster.

Mr. Manring himself and his No.1 fan.

Other weekend gimmicks:

Frolicking at the Foster City Park.
Naks, pang Prudential Life ad! Lol.

This is when Richard decides high-waist jersey shorts are in.
Unfortunately, Tracy doesn't agree. Neither do we, dude.

Our most recent weekend gimmick with the Quilas:
Enjoying the spring season by the pool at home.

The pics above should lead you to their corresponding photo galleries. Hopefully it should buy me another month or so of absence ;)